SALTY
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This, like many other internet topics involve dealing with the unknown. I prefer the simultaneous dispatch method. Everyone always seems to facus on whether or not the money is any good and whether or not the money will be forthcoming. There are many horror stories about whether or not the knife arrived and what condition it was in when it got there.
It's always good to check people out before you deal with them and when dealing with someone who does not have a track record to refer to it is normal for their to be anxiety. I have always thought that a service that acted as a clearing house would be beneficial but costly when you figue in all the extra shipping costs, even aside from any fee the service would charge.
The guy sending the money is, however, at just as much risk as they guy sending the knife, so why not simultaneous. Fortunately, I have had nothing but good dealings around the boards but I do read of others' problems.
As to the B&M model that was mentioned above by my respected Busse-aholic DM, I point out that with a B&M store you can see that there is a real live business, presumably (but not always) with real live product ready to ship. When so guy that is unheard of says he has a SH/SH for example and tells you to send him $500, do you really know if the knife exists? If I have any doubts, I sometimes ask to exchange phone numbers and actually speak witht he other side. Something about a human's voice that is more reassuring than words on the monitor - maybe I'm just old fashioned that way.
As an aside, I always remember the one idiot who got his panties all twisted up in a knot because I sent him a Bank Draft instead of a Postal Money Order. Keep in mind I was sending the money first on that deal.
It was, after all, like an $80 deal! There really are all types around here, but thankfully most are decent folk not looking to take advantage of anyone.
It's always good to check people out before you deal with them and when dealing with someone who does not have a track record to refer to it is normal for their to be anxiety. I have always thought that a service that acted as a clearing house would be beneficial but costly when you figue in all the extra shipping costs, even aside from any fee the service would charge.
The guy sending the money is, however, at just as much risk as they guy sending the knife, so why not simultaneous. Fortunately, I have had nothing but good dealings around the boards but I do read of others' problems.
As to the B&M model that was mentioned above by my respected Busse-aholic DM, I point out that with a B&M store you can see that there is a real live business, presumably (but not always) with real live product ready to ship. When so guy that is unheard of says he has a SH/SH for example and tells you to send him $500, do you really know if the knife exists? If I have any doubts, I sometimes ask to exchange phone numbers and actually speak witht he other side. Something about a human's voice that is more reassuring than words on the monitor - maybe I'm just old fashioned that way.
As an aside, I always remember the one idiot who got his panties all twisted up in a knot because I sent him a Bank Draft instead of a Postal Money Order. Keep in mind I was sending the money first on that deal.
It was, after all, like an $80 deal! There really are all types around here, but thankfully most are decent folk not looking to take advantage of anyone.
